Preparing a whole fish is less intimidating than it seems. This
simple recipe is sure to please and impress! It only takes a few minutes
to prepare, and then bakes with lots of fresh herbs and ginger.
Total Time: 55 min.
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: 45 min.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 lb. whole white fish (such as sea bass, branzino, or flounder), cleaned, leaving head and tail intact
3 tsp. sesame oil, divided use
½ tsp. fine sea salt
½ cup chopped green onions, divided use
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided use
2-inch fresh ginger root, peeled, cut into matchstick-sized pieces, divided use
3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. raw honey
¼ tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
2 lb. whole white fish (such as sea bass, branzino, or flounder), cleaned, leaving head and tail intact
3 tsp. sesame oil, divided use
½ tsp. fine sea salt
½ cup chopped green onions, divided use
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided use
2-inch fresh ginger root, peeled, cut into matchstick-sized pieces, divided use
3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. raw honey
¼ tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Drizzle a large baking dish with 1 tsp. oil; set aside.
3. Rinse fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels; season fish inside and out with salt.
4. Transfer to prepared baking dish; sprinkle cavity and exterior of fish with half green onions, cilantro, and ginger.
5. Bake fish for 35 to 45 minutes, or until flesh is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
6. While fish is baking, combine soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, remaining 2 tsp. oil, and the other half green onions, cilantro, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
7. Pour soy sauce mixture over fish. Let fish rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Drizzle a large baking dish with 1 tsp. oil; set aside.
3. Rinse fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels; season fish inside and out with salt.
4. Transfer to prepared baking dish; sprinkle cavity and exterior of fish with half green onions, cilantro, and ginger.
5. Bake fish for 35 to 45 minutes, or until flesh is opaque and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
6. While fish is baking, combine soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, remaining 2 tsp. oil, and the other half green onions, cilantro, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
7. Pour soy sauce mixture over fish. Let fish rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Authors: Beachbody
